Ham and Lentil Soup

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 12 cup celery, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup ham, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil til softened, 5 minute.
2. Add broth, lentils ham and bell pepper.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat.
5. Add tomatoes.
6. Cover and simmer til lentils are tender, 30 minutes.
7. Stir in parsley before serving.

canola oil, onion, celery, garlic, chicken broth, dried lentils, ham, red bell pepper, tomatoes, parsley, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-and-lentil-soup-461963 (may not work)